Zirkzee scores again, United win the shootout
Manchester United 1–1 Leeds in Dublin, then a 5–4 win on penalties at Croke Park on Wednesday (2)(4). Joshua Zirkzee scored again, giving your team the lead before Brenden Aaronson hit back (11)(16). Bruno Fernandes missed his spot-kick, but Noussair Mazraoui stepped up and buried the decisive penalty (6).
Rashford returns, Carrick keeps it simple
Michael Carrick faced the Rashford question straight on. \"He's our player. He's come back great,\" Carrick told ITV after the match (2). On the other side, Rio Ferdinand has urged the club to U-turn on a £40m deal before it is too late (1).
Mazraoui had a simple message after the win: he praised the fan support at Croke Park (15). The result means your team head into the season opener at Hull City on August 22 with momentum.
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The mood online is upbeat, with fans happy to see Zirkzee scoring again and Mazraoui closing it out. Plenty of the chatter revolves around Carrick's handling of the Rashford question, which supporters felt was calm and confident. The match thread shows relief at the win and growing excitement for the opener.
